Stephen Curry falls $110M short of Cristiano Ronaldo from snatching No 1 spot in world

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo edges NBA star Stephen Curry in the 'highest-paid' athletes list for 2024-2025.

Stephen Curry falls $110M short of Cristiano Ronaldo from snatching No 1 spot in world

Stephen Curry and Cristiano Ronaldo

With a combined total of six NBA MVP Awards and sixteen trips to the NBA Finals, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are the best players of their generation. Given that, their earnings and salaries also are highly sought after due to their consistent performances. However, as per Sportico’s recent ‘highest-paid athletes list’ Curry and James do not come close to soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo earned an incredible $260 million, placing him in the top slot for the second consecutive year, according to Sportico. Curry, the outstanding point guard for the Golden State Warriors, came in second place with $153 million, far less than him. Ronaldo is 40 years old and still performs at a very high level.

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On the other hand, Curry is no less. He has been performing at the highest levels in basketball year after year. His most recent success was with James at the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing Team USA. They both won the Gold medal for the historic 5th time at the event. However, Ronaldo’s earnings edge Curry’s in their respective sports.

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However, it is important to note that, Curry edges the soccer phenom in the ‘Brand Endorsements’ sector. Curry earns a whopping $100 million compared to Ronaldo’s mere $45 million each other. Not only Ronaldo, but Curry edges every sportsperson when it comes to earning through brand endorsements. This showcases the basketball star’s popularity in the world.

Stephen Curry opened up on his ‘final years’ in the NBA

Stephen Curry, who is 36 years old and in his 16th NBA season, is aware that he is running out of years before he retires. He claimed earlier that he would love to win another NBA title before he calls it quits in his career. Notably, Curry has acknowledged that the end is near, but he has not yet disclosed a precise date or timeframe for his retirement.

You think about that (retirement) more and more… To be competitive, where you have a chance — that’s what we want to see. I’m sure that’s what our fans want to see. Playing meaningful games, no matter how it ends. I think that’s what we deserve, and I hope that is the reality I get to live in this last part of my career.

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By acquiring Jimmy Butler, the Warriors have also demonstrated their desire to make the most of their remaining time with their best player in franchise history. They have already witnessed this move infuse the team with new vitality. The core of the Warriors has changed since the Curry era. However, Curry wants to be at the center of the title contention until he hangs up.